Christina Weaver-En Plein Air: Painting the Garden – Cancelled
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIAugust 27 - 29, 9 AM - 4 PM Emphasis will be on accurate drawing, value structure, color relationships, and paint application as we work a single oil painting from start to finish. Deliberate color mixing and brush economy will also be prioritized as we organize our observations onto canvas to create the illusions of [...]
Sharon Griffes Tarr – EXPLORING THE MAGIC OF LIMITED PALETTES – Series Ended
While this workshop will not be taking place as originally scheduled, we are incredibly grateful for the interest it received and for Sharon’s continued dedication to the arts. Please stay tuned for future opportunities —we’re looking forward to other inspiring art workshops down the line!
Collective Series: Scott Conary, Patrick Lee and Jon Redmond
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MISeptember 10 - 13, 9 AM - 4 PM Study in one workshop with Patrick Lee, Scott Conary and Jon Redmond, three contemporary painters who all embrace a chaotic and unpredictable approach to oil painting. Experience three unique viewpoints which embrace deconstruction and rethink the use of pigment, color, surface and drawing. Sign up by [...]
ralph annunziata-‘listen’-the ‘autumnalEquinox’
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MISeptember 24-26, 2025 Join us for a transformative 3-day contemplative painting & drawing retreat, to explore color & line, natural & human form perspectives & relations through a fresh, reflective EYE to theCreative process that engages LIGHT, color & form withIN & withOUT The cost of this workshop is $500. To find a complete listing [...]
Beth Charles-Abstract Acrylic Florals with Impact!
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MISeptember 25 & 26, 2025 In this workshop, students will learn techniques in adding collage and writing to their abstract acrylic florals. Each student will create their own unique pieces, using their favorite flowers. The importance of understanding the difference between transparent and opaque acrylics will be demonstrated. The cost of this workshop is $275. [...]
Eric Michaels-Creating Textures in Watercolor
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIOctober 2 & 3, 9 AM - 4 PM Besides visual interest, texture can create contrast, establish depth and dimension and impart a sense of realism. Although watercolor is a wet medium, there are a number of ways to simulate tree bark, rocks, grass, sand and other landscape elements. The cost of this workshop is [...]
Richard Jordan-Capturing the Character of Trees en Plein Air
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIOctober 2 & 3, 9 AM - 4 PM Few things are more enticing to paint than still-water lakes or winding country streams. Yet, no other feature in nature changes shape, color, or moods quite like water. In this two day workshop will share his approach to painting convincing water. The cost of this workshop [...]
11th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI11th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run Support the music therapy and land programs of the Franciscan Life Process Center. Enjoy the beautiful campus and the friendly people! Sign up or become a sponsor here and for more information!
Barbara Schilling-4 Weeks to Building Stronger Paintings
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIOctober 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1PM - 5PM In this workshop I will cover 4 important elements of improving and elevating your work. There will be in-depth review of color (value/temperature/opacity/neutrality), discussion on pros and cons of working from life versus from photographs and more. The cost of this workshop is $275. To find a complete listing [...]
Doreen St. John-“The Power of the Underpainting”- WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIWE APOLOGIZE THAT WE HAVE WITHDRAWN THIS WORKSHOP FROM THE CALENDER. WE HOPE IT CAN BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE. Doreen St. John-“The Power of the Underpainting” This three-day workshop is for artists at all levels painting in oil and/or pastel (acrylic is OK, too). We will explore various types of underpainting techniques and [...]
Stan Kurth-Acrylic and Collage on Canvas or Paper 3-day Workshop
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIOctober 7 - 9, 9 AM - 4 PM Participants in this workshop will create acrylic and collage paintings on canvas, board, or paper starting with no preconceived notions or outcome. Process will dictate direction as students use a variety of acrylic and collage techniques to implement elements and principles of design. The cost of [...]
Christopher Groves – “Painting Water and Water Reflections”
Franciscan Life Process Center - Lowell Campus 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MIChristopher Groves-“ Painting Water and Water Reflections” October 14-16 Focus will be on the surface of still water, and the process of building the illusion of reflections. We will also explore how to create a sense of depth, translucency and light, along with movement and motion in various water conditions. The cost of this workshop [...]